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Geraldine M. Mayer
Dec 14, 2018
Geraldine M. Mayer nee Dunn, age 90, late of Oak Forest. Beloved wife of 69 years to George Mayer. Loving mother of Kevin, Mark (Patti), Gary (Janet), Greig (Kelli), Ken, Ellen (Tim) Ragen, Meg Gray, Tim (Char) and Tom (Cindy). Proud grandmother of 26 and great grandmother of 29. Dear sister of Margie Culver. Funeral Tuesday December 18, 2018, 9:15...
Lois J. Madderom
Dec 13, 2018
Lois J. Madderom nee Dalloz, age 88, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Madderom. Loving mother of the late Vickie, late Rick (Marita), Michele (John) Sears, Michael (Robbyn). Proud grandmother of Carissa, Morgan, John, Michael, Jacleen, Maureen, Matthew, Jennifer, Maris, Miranda and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the late Georgene, Tony and...
James P. Sucech
Dec 12, 2018
James P. Sucech, age 67, late of Mokena, IL. US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Janice Sucech nee Wilhelmsen. Loving father of James Ryan (Kate) and Jennifer (Dan) Gunther. Proud and loving grandfather of Hunter John. Funeral Monday December 17, 2018, 11:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. To St. Mary Church, Mass 11:30...
Gizella " Dee" Crandall
Dec 12, 2018
Gizella “Dee” Crandall nee Toth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at the age of 90. Gizella was the beloved daughter of the late Steven and Gizella Toth. In addition to her parents, Gizella was preceded in death by her brother Steven Toth. She is survived by her loving husband Gerald A. and her sons; Gerald S. (Deborah),...
Anthony P. Jackson
Dec 9, 2018
“The Legend” Born June 4th, 1957 Anthony P Jackson “Tony” passed away with dignity at home on Sunday December 9th, 2018 after a two year battle with cancer. He is survived by his grammar school sweetheart Patricia M Jackson to whom he was married to for 40 years. He is an adoring father to his only child whom he called...
John S. Bembenek
Dec 5, 2018
Late of Mokena, Il formerly of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Clara nee Ciciora. Loving father of Daniel (Amber) and the late Richard (Kathy). Fond grandfather of 9, great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of the late Michael, Barbara and Mary. Funeral service Tuesday private. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 9:00PM. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...
Helen Skodowski
Dec 2, 2018
Helen Skodowski, age 83, late of Alsip, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edward R. Skodowski. Loving mother of Kim and Linda. Proud grandmother of Nick (Sarah), Adam (Lauren), Jeff (Lindsey), Danielle (Ryan), Zac and great grandmother of Hunter, Owen, Caleb, Maya, Arabella, Hailey and Zoe. Caring neighbor and friend to all. Funeral Monday, December 10, 2018 10:00 AM at...
Sr. M. Olga Buziol
Nov 22, 2018
Sr. M. Olga Buziol, M.S.M., age 99, late of Mother of Sorrows Blue Island. Entered convent 1938 Mantellate Sisters Servants of Mary in Pistoia, came to the USA in 1950. Sr. Olga handled domestic work and was sacristan in the Chapel at Mother of Sorrows. Survived by her brothers Pietro and Eugenio Buziol. Preceded in death by her parents Fortunato...
Ronald D. Cooper
Nov 20, 2018
Ronald D. Cooper, age 63, of Manhattan, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2018. Ron loved the Lord with all his heart and took pride in having served his country in the United States Air Force as a sergeant from 1979-1983. He enjoyed fishing and would sometimes just take a pole out in the morning to...
Thomas J. Manzella Sr.
Nov 19, 2018
Thomas J. Manzella, Sr. (August 19, 1946-November 19, 2018) Thomas John Manzella, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2018 after a short, hard battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. Born on August 19, 1946 at Mother Cabrini Hospital in Chicago to Pearl (nee Holt) and the late Louis D. Manzella. He is survived by his “Lindblom High...
Edward J. Cieply
Nov 16, 2018
Edward A. Cieply, Late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the late Antonia nee Rentauskas. Loving father of Craig (Marilyn) and Donna (Norman) Hecht. Proud grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 15. Funeral Tuesday 10:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL to St. Mary Church mass 11:00AM. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery Mokena, IL. WWII...
William H. Salzer
Nov 16, 2018
William H. Salzer, age 91, late of Orland Park, IL. US Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Salzer. Loving father of William (Nancy), Gary (Marion), John (Barbara), Judith (Lawrence) Casey and Donna (Michael). Proud grandfather of Adam, Jera, Liane, Anthony, Gary Jr., John, Brandon, Kevin, Sean, Erin, Amanda and great grandfather of Danny, Marty, Colin, Tyler, Harper, Peyton, Gryffin,...
Mark S. Myros
Nov 15, 2018
Mark S. Myros, age 62, late of Oak Forest, IL. US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Judy Myros. Loving brother of Walter Jr. (Rose), Barbara (Arnie) Galvan and Raymond (Jamie) Sundland. Loving uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loved in life, Remembered in death. Visitation Monday November 19, 2018, 3:00-9:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Joanne R. Younker
Nov 11, 2018
Joanne R. Younker, nee Patton, age 70, suddenly of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Younker. Loving mother of Brian Younker, Lori (Mike) Dusik, and has reunited with her daughter Cynthia in Eternal Heaven. Proud grandmother of Brian (Amanda), Tommy (Lexus) and Olivia Younker. Dear sister of the late James (Gwen) Patton. Caring aunt of several nieces and...
Corinne M. Migala
Nov 9, 2018
Corinne Migala went home to be with God on November 9th at 9:30 AM. Born December 13, 1956, she meets her father and mother, Harry and Catherine Wantz, Uncle Bob, Auntie Jean Sabonis, father in law Conrad Migala. She leaves behind her husband Pastor Bryan of 31 years, daughter Rachel (Mickey) Cooper, son Bryan Jr (Nancy) and daughter Lyn Waleryszak....
Cheryl L. Gawley
Nov 8, 2018
Cheryl L. Gawley. Beloved daughter of Maryann and the late Severin W. Gawley. Dear sister of Thomas (Diane), Ted (Susan), Nanci (Ken) Fisher and Tim (Nancy) Gawley. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday November 12, 2018 at the Vandenebrg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Tinley Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00...
Ellen A. Brueser
Nov 7, 2018
Ellen A. Brueser PEORIA – Ellen A. Brueser, 83, of Dunlap, formerly of Mokena, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Ellen was born on February 11, 1935, in St. Louis, the youngest of five children to Winfred and Marie Decker. She married Robert "Bob" Brueser on June 22,...
Geraldine M. Mayer
Dec 14, 2018
Geraldine M. Mayer nee Dunn, age 90, late of Oak Forest. Beloved wife of 69 years to George Mayer. Loving mother of Kevin, Mark (Patti), Gary (Janet), Greig (Kelli), Ken, Ellen (Tim) Ragen, Meg Gray, Tim (Char) and Tom (Cindy). Proud grandmother of 26 and great grandmother of 29. Dear sister of Margie Culver. Funeral Tuesday December 18, 2018, 9:15...
Lois J. Madderom
Dec 13, 2018
Lois J. Madderom nee Dalloz, age 88, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Madderom. Loving mother of the late Vickie, late Rick (Marita), Michele (John) Sears, Michael (Robbyn). Proud grandmother of Carissa, Morgan, John, Michael, Jacleen, Maureen, Matthew, Jennifer, Maris, Miranda and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the late Georgene, Tony and...
James P. Sucech
Dec 12, 2018
James P. Sucech, age 67, late of Mokena, IL. US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Janice Sucech nee Wilhelmsen. Loving father of James Ryan (Kate) and Jennifer (Dan) Gunther. Proud and loving grandfather of Hunter John. Funeral Monday December 17, 2018, 11:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. To St. Mary Church, Mass 11:30...
Gizella " Dee" Crandall
Dec 12, 2018
Gizella “Dee” Crandall nee Toth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at the age of 90. Gizella was the beloved daughter of the late Steven and Gizella Toth. In addition to her parents, Gizella was preceded in death by her brother Steven Toth. She is survived by her loving husband Gerald A. and her sons; Gerald S. (Deborah),...
Anthony P. Jackson
Dec 9, 2018
“The Legend” Born June 4th, 1957 Anthony P Jackson “Tony” passed away with dignity at home on Sunday December 9th, 2018 after a two year battle with cancer. He is survived by his grammar school sweetheart Patricia M Jackson to whom he was married to for 40 years. He is an adoring father to his only child whom he called...
John S. Bembenek
Dec 5, 2018
Late of Mokena, Il formerly of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Clara nee Ciciora. Loving father of Daniel (Amber) and the late Richard (Kathy). Fond grandfather of 9, great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of the late Michael, Barbara and Mary. Funeral service Tuesday private. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 9:00PM. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...
Helen Skodowski
Dec 2, 2018
Helen Skodowski, age 83, late of Alsip, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edward R. Skodowski. Loving mother of Kim and Linda. Proud grandmother of Nick (Sarah), Adam (Lauren), Jeff (Lindsey), Danielle (Ryan), Zac and great grandmother of Hunter, Owen, Caleb, Maya, Arabella, Hailey and Zoe. Caring neighbor and friend to all. Funeral Monday, December 10, 2018 10:00 AM at...
Sr. M. Olga Buziol
Nov 22, 2018
Sr. M. Olga Buziol, M.S.M., age 99, late of Mother of Sorrows Blue Island. Entered convent 1938 Mantellate Sisters Servants of Mary in Pistoia, came to the USA in 1950. Sr. Olga handled domestic work and was sacristan in the Chapel at Mother of Sorrows. Survived by her brothers Pietro and Eugenio Buziol. Preceded in death by her parents Fortunato...
Ronald D. Cooper
Nov 20, 2018
Ronald D. Cooper, age 63, of Manhattan, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2018. Ron loved the Lord with all his heart and took pride in having served his country in the United States Air Force as a sergeant from 1979-1983. He enjoyed fishing and would sometimes just take a pole out in the morning to...
Thomas J. Manzella Sr.
Nov 19, 2018
Thomas J. Manzella, Sr. (August 19, 1946-November 19, 2018) Thomas John Manzella, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2018 after a short, hard battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. Born on August 19, 1946 at Mother Cabrini Hospital in Chicago to Pearl (nee Holt) and the late Louis D. Manzella. He is survived by his “Lindblom High...
Edward J. Cieply
Nov 16, 2018
Edward A. Cieply, Late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the late Antonia nee Rentauskas. Loving father of Craig (Marilyn) and Donna (Norman) Hecht. Proud grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 15. Funeral Tuesday 10:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL to St. Mary Church mass 11:00AM. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery Mokena, IL. WWII...
William H. Salzer
Nov 16, 2018
William H. Salzer, age 91, late of Orland Park, IL. US Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Salzer. Loving father of William (Nancy), Gary (Marion), John (Barbara), Judith (Lawrence) Casey and Donna (Michael). Proud grandfather of Adam, Jera, Liane, Anthony, Gary Jr., John, Brandon, Kevin, Sean, Erin, Amanda and great grandfather of Danny, Marty, Colin, Tyler, Harper, Peyton, Gryffin,...
Mark S. Myros
Nov 15, 2018
Mark S. Myros, age 62, late of Oak Forest, IL. US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Judy Myros. Loving brother of Walter Jr. (Rose), Barbara (Arnie) Galvan and Raymond (Jamie) Sundland. Loving uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loved in life, Remembered in death. Visitation Monday November 19, 2018, 3:00-9:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Joanne R. Younker
Nov 11, 2018
Joanne R. Younker, nee Patton, age 70, suddenly of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Younker. Loving mother of Brian Younker, Lori (Mike) Dusik, and has reunited with her daughter Cynthia in Eternal Heaven. Proud grandmother of Brian (Amanda), Tommy (Lexus) and Olivia Younker. Dear sister of the late James (Gwen) Patton. Caring aunt of several nieces and...
Corinne M. Migala
Nov 9, 2018
Corinne Migala went home to be with God on November 9th at 9:30 AM. Born December 13, 1956, she meets her father and mother, Harry and Catherine Wantz, Uncle Bob, Auntie Jean Sabonis, father in law Conrad Migala. She leaves behind her husband Pastor Bryan of 31 years, daughter Rachel (Mickey) Cooper, son Bryan Jr (Nancy) and daughter Lyn Waleryszak....
Cheryl L. Gawley
Nov 8, 2018
Cheryl L. Gawley. Beloved daughter of Maryann and the late Severin W. Gawley. Dear sister of Thomas (Diane), Ted (Susan), Nanci (Ken) Fisher and Tim (Nancy) Gawley. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday November 12, 2018 at the Vandenebrg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Tinley Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00...
Ellen A. Brueser
Nov 7, 2018
Ellen A. Brueser PEORIA – Ellen A. Brueser, 83, of Dunlap, formerly of Mokena, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Ellen was born on February 11, 1935, in St. Louis, the youngest of five children to Winfred and Marie Decker. She married Robert "Bob" Brueser on June 22,...
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